SERVPRO is a major franchise-based company that specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial properties. If your house floods, your kitchen catches fire, or you find mold in the attic, they are the people you call to "make it 'Like it never even happened.'"
Think of them as the "after-disaster" experts. While a fire department puts out the fire, SERVPRO comes in afterward to clean up the soot, smoke, and water damage.
Interesting Facts:
As of 2026, SERVPRO remains the industry leader in restoration services.
They handle a wide range of messy or dangerous situations, typically divided into these categories:
Water Damage Restoration: Drying out basements, fixing damage from burst pipes, and handling flood recovery.
Fire & Smoke Restoration: Cleaning soot from walls, deodorizing smoke smells, and repairing structural damage.
Mold Remediation: Inspecting, isolating, and removing mold growth to ensure air quality.
Biohazard & Crime Scene Cleanup: Handling specialized cleaning for trauma scenes, chemical spills, or animal waste.
Reconstruction: Many locations now offer full construction services to rebuild what was destroyed.
24/7 Emergency Service: Because disasters don't wait for business hours, they operate around the clock.
Franchise Model: There are over 2,300 locations across the U.S. and Canada. This means your local SERVPRO is likely independently owned but backed by a massive national brand and resources.
Insurance Partnership: They work very closely with insurance companies. Often, if you file a claim for water or fire damage, your insurance adjuster will recommend (or even assign) SERVPRO to handle the mitigation.